42nd annual THON set to 'redefine the possiblities'

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — More than 15,000 student volunteers and members from 300-plus participating student organizations will help “redefine the possibilities” this weekend (Feb. 21-23) as part of the 42nd annual Penn State Dance Marathon.

Since 1977, THON, the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, has raised more than $101 million for The Four Diamonds Fund, including a record $12.9 million in 2013.